A. Purchase - Street Sweepers:
Award on HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to Schwarze Industries, Inc. -- $526,040.00
Overview: This item approves the purchase of two (2) street sweepers. The purchases replace equipment which has exceeded its useful life. Delivery is anticipated in early June. One sweeper is for the Street Department and the other for the Drainage Utility Department. This purchase represents a 15% increase since the last sweeper purchase in 2012. Funding for this purchase is available in the approved Municipal Garage fund budget.
B. Award - Police Officer Professional Liability Insurance:
Best Evaluated Proposal - Neely, Craig & Walton-Scottsdale Indemnity Company -- $179,144.00
Overview: This item awards a contract in response to a Request for Proposal for Police Officer Professional Liability Insurance coverage. The coverage is for $16 million per occurrence and $16 million aggregate limits. The annual premium is $179,144 with a $100,000 self-retention from the City's self insurance fund. The covered departments include the Amarillo Police Department, Amarillo International Airport Police, the Amarillo Fire Marshalls, and the Amarillo Emergency Communication Center. The term of the policy is one year with recommended two (2) one year renewal options. Funding for this contract is available from the City of Amarillo Self Insurance Fund.
C. Award - Heavy Trucks:
Award to low bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Roberts Truck Center - Lines 3,7,10,11 $698,585.00
Amarillo Truck Center - Lines 8,9 201,198.00
Total Award $899,783.00
Overview: This item approves the purchase of 11 heavy trucks, trailers and equipment used by various City Departments which include Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, Streets, Park Maintenance, Drainage Utility, and Water Distribution. Nine (9) of the purchases are replacement vehicles and two (2) are additions to the fleet as approved in the 2013-14 budget. This overall bid represents a 10.6% increase from the most recent purchases of similar equipment in 1999 and 2013. Funding for this award is available in the approved Municipal Garage fund budget.
D. Award - Forklifts:
Award to lowest responsive bidder: Associated Supply Co. - $86,438.56
Overview: This item approves the purchase of four (4) forklifts to be used by various City Departments. The purchases replace existing equipment which has exceeded its useful life. Funding for the purchase is available in the approved Municipal Garage fund budget.
E. Award - Colonies Public Improvement District Projects:
Award to low responsive bidder: Amarillo Utility Contractors - $1,145,274.80
Overview: This item awards a contract for the construction of site amenities, lighting and landscaping for the Colonies Public Improvement District for Unit 50-A. Work will include the construction and installation of masonry, cast stone planters and logo, concrete pavers, lighting and planting beds. This project will be funded by the developer, who will be reimbursed by property assessments from Colonies property owners. Since this project will involve the future use of Colonies Public Improvement District funds, the City has overseen the design and bidding process of this project. The project is recommended for approval by the Colonies Public Improvement Advisory Board. No City Capital Funds are required for this project.
F. Approval -- Lease Agreement:
Lessor: Clarendon College
Terms and Conditions as noted
Overview; This item approves a Lease Agreement for a parking lot located on Lakeview Drive in Section 227, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas. The Lessor will pay $200.00 per month for a period of five (5) years.
A. Purchase - Street Sweepers:
Award on HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to Schwarze Industries, Inc. -- $526,040.00
Overview: This item approves the purchase of two (2) street sweepers. The purchases replace equipment which has exceeded its useful life. Delivery is anticipated in early June. One sweeper is for the Street Department and the other for the Drainage Utility Department. This purchase represents a 15% increase since the last sweeper purchase in 2012. Funding for this purchase is available in the approved Municipal Garage fund budget.
B. Award - Police Officer Professional Liability Insurance:
Best Evaluated Proposal - Neely, Craig & Walton-Scottsdale Indemnity Company -- $179,144.00
Overview: This item awards a contract in response to a Request for Proposal for Police Officer Professional Liability Insurance coverage. The coverage is for $16 million per occurrence and $16 million aggregate limits. The annual premium is $179,144 with a $100,000 self-retention from the City's self insurance fund. The covered departments include the Amarillo Police Department, Amarillo International Airport Police, the Amarillo Fire Marshalls, and the Amarillo Emergency Communication Center. The term of the policy is one year with recommended two (2) one year renewal options. Funding for this contract is available from the City of Amarillo Self Insurance Fund.
C. Award - Heavy Trucks:
Award to low bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Roberts Truck Center - Lines 3,7,10,11 $698,585.00
Amarillo Truck Center - Lines 8,9 201,198.00
Total Award $899,783.00
Overview: This item approves the purchase of 11 heavy trucks, trailers and equipment used by various City Departments which include Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, Streets, Park Maintenance, Drainage Utility, and Water Distribution. Nine (9) of the purchases are replacement vehicles and two (2) are additions to the fleet as approved in the 2013-14 budget. This overall bid represents a 10.6% increase from the most recent purchases of similar equipment in 1999 and 2013. Funding for this award is available in the approved Municipal Garage fund budget.
D. Award - Forklifts:
Award to lowest responsive bidder: Associated Supply Co. - $86,438.56
Overview: This item approves the purchase of four (4) forklifts to be used by various City Departments. The purchases replace existing equipment which has exceeded its useful life. Funding for the purchase is available in the approved Municipal Garage fund budget.
E. Award - Colonies Public Improvement District Projects:
Award to low responsive bidder: Amarillo Utility Contractors - $1,145,274.80
Overview: This item awards a contract for the construction of site amenities, lighting and landscaping for the Colonies Public Improvement District for Unit 50-A. Work will include the construction and installation of masonry, cast stone planters and logo, concrete pavers, lighting and planting beds. This project will be funded by the developer, who will be reimbursed by property assessments from Colonies property owners. Since this project will involve the future use of Colonies Public Improvement District funds, the City has overseen the design and bidding process of this project. The project is recommended for approval by the Colonies Public Improvement Advisory Board. No City Capital Funds are required for this project.
F. Approval -- Lease Agreement:
Lessor: Clarendon College
Terms and Conditions as noted
Overview; This item approves a Lease Agreement for a parking lot located on Lakeview Drive in Section 227, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas. The Lessor will pay $200.00 per month for a period of five (5) years.